April 12, 2009 Worship Service
Leader: When the tomb looms large before our eyes, remind us, Lord, who we are:
People: We are children of the resurrection; the place of death will not hold us.
Leader: We are the painters of the rainbows; the shadow of death will not daunt us.
People: We are the breakers of loaves and fishes; the taste of death will not defile us.
Leader: We are the raisers of the dead; the power of death will not defy us.
People: We are the people of Pentecost; the spirit of death will not destroy us!
ALL: God is our refuge and our strength. We gather in the power and sure promise of resurrection.
*Easter Hymn of Praise ‘Christ the Lord Is Risen Today’ UMH# 217
*Opening Prayer:(Unison): Lord God - we gather in the name of the Risen Christ to pour forth our praises in glad Easter Celebration. We rejoice that you have not left us without hope - but have come back to us in the victory of the resurrection and given us the assurance of eternal life with Christ Jesus, the one whom you lifted from the tomb and have made Lord of all. Praise be to your name for your everlasting mercy both now and forevermore. Amen!
Special Songs in Telugu UECF Choir
Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 25 6-9 Mr. Sunil Biswas
Epistle Lesson 1 Corinthians 15 1-11 Mrs. Lakshmi P Vejendla
Intercessory Prayer & Lord's Prayer Mr. Ravi Rapaka
Special Song in Hindi UECF Choir
Gospel Lesson John 20 1-18 Mrs. Esther Moodey
Instrumental Song Daniel Moodey
Sermon: ‘The Lord is Risen Indeed!’ Rev. Dr. Augustine Pagolu
Offertory
*Doxology
Offertory Song(Instrumental) Steven Bushi
Offertory Prayer Rev. Dr. Augustine Pagolu
Holy Communion
Communion Music Divya Priyadarshini Myla
*Closing Hymn ‘He Lives’ UMH#220
*Closing Prayer & Benediction Rev. Dr. Augustine Pagolu
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Thanks to Rev. Dr. Augustine Pagolu for ministering to us today.
- Next week, Rev. David Davis will bring the Word of God.
- Birthdays this week:
- Mr. Samuel Raya 12th April
- Ms. Priscilla Chilaka 13th April
- Dr. Niveditha Moses 16th April
- Ms. Elizabeth Pulipati 18th April
Wish You All A Happy Easter!
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