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UNION VILLAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
COMBINED EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
APRIL 11, 2004 6:30 AM
Meditation: “But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said’.” Matthew 28: 5,6a
Greetings/Welcome
+Call to Worship:
Christ is risen!
Christ is risen!
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.
Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.”
+Easter Song of Praise Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 302
Opening Prayer (unison)
Lord of Life, submitting to death, you conquered the grave. By being lifted on the cross, you draw all peoples to you. By being raised from the dead, you restored to humanity all that we had lost through sin. Throughout these fifty days of Easter we proclaim the marvelous mystery of death and resurrection. For all praise is yours, now and throughout eternity. Amen.
Silent Prayer
Words of Assurance
Old Testament Lesson Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24 Prabhakar Raya
New Testament Lesson 1 Corinthians15:19-26 Sanjita Livingston
Special Music UECF Sunday School
Prayer for the Day
The Lord's Prayer: Our Father
With thankful hearts, we offer our gifts and ourselves for mission and ministry.
Offertory
+Doxology 95
+Prayer of Dedication
Special Music UECF Choir
Gospel Lesson John 20: 1-18 Louis Dundi 115
Sermon Because He Lives Pastor Ravinder
Holy Communion 13
+Closing Hymn Because He Lives 364
+Benediction Pastor Ravinder
* The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by the
Congregation of Union Village United Methodist Church
* Please join us for a light Indian breakfast following the service.
+ As you are able, we invite you to stand to praise God
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