Grace Presbyterian Church
Serving people, through Christ, to meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of the community and the world around us.
Welcome and Announcements
Prelud “Reverie, Op. 24″ Aleksandr Glazunov
Richard Hagen, Horn
Call to Worship (responsive)
One: Do not be afraid; I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said.
All: Alleluia!
Opening Prayer
Hymn 123* “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading (In Unison) Mark 16:1-8
When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.
Time With Children
Sung Confession of Need “Give Me Jesus” (see insert)
“Give Me Jesus”
In the morning when I rise,
in the morning when I rise,
in the morning when I rise,
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus,
give me Jesus,
you can have all this world,
give me Jesus
Dark midnight was my cry,
dark midnight was my cry,
dark midnight was my cry,
give me Jesus.
Just about the break of day,
just about the break of day,
just about the break of day,
give me Jesus.
O, when I come to die,
O, when I come to die,
O, when I come to die,
give me Jesus.
Passing of the Peace
Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Choral Anthem “He Reigns Forever” Marshal Carpenter
Scripture Lesson Acts 10:34-43
Sermon Look Up! Speak Up! The Rev. Robin Miller Currás
Hymn 122* “Thine is the Glory”
Affirmation of Faith* (in unison) The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Offertory “Because He Lives” William J. Gaither
Doxology Lasst uns erfreuen
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Prayer of Dedication
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper including The Lord’s Prayer
Everyone, without exception, is welcome to participate in communion at Grace Presbyterian Church. The bread is gluten-free. Grape juice and water are offered in individual cups.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
…and with all the faithful of every time and place,
who forever sing to the glory of your name.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
…
Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
Dying you destroyed our death,
rising you restored our life.
Lord Jesus, come in glory.
…
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.
Hymn 113* “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!
Benediction
Daily Devotionals online Monday-Friday 9:00 AM. Check out www.gracemontclair.org for more information.
Mark your calendars:
After Worship: Easter Egg Hunt
Tuesday, 7:30 am, Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at St John’s, 55 Montclair Ave
Wednesday,10:30 am, Caretaker’s Group in the learning center at Union Cong
Thursday, 10:00 am Church Rebuild online
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal at Union Cong Chapel
Saturday, Gospel Choir Rehearsal, 1pm-4pm, Union Cong Chapel
Daily Devotionals online Monday-Friday 9:00 AM. Check out www.gracemontclair.org for more information.
Food for the Little Pantry is always wanted. Non-perishables only please. Food may be dropped off at the Manse or placed in the basket as you enter or leave the chapel on Sunday.
The next Friends of Grace Community Meal will take place on April 14, at St John’s, 55 Montclair Avenue. A generous donor will be covering the meal so no donations are needed this month.