Happy Easter! We are so happy you’re here.
Our service this morning is and Easter Vigil. The service will focus on four distinct worship expressions: Light, Word, Baptism, and Meal.
All songs used with permission
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On Good Friday, the light was extinguished when Jesus died, but that was not the end of the story. This morning, with the Jesus resurrection the light is rekindled as the Paschal Candle is lit and that light is shared with all present.
He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!
Together, let us sing “Because He Lives”
"Because He Lives"
1.God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus; He came to love, heal, and forgive. He lived and died, to buy my pardon; An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomrrow; Becasue He lives, all fear is gone. Becasue I know He holds my future, And life is worth the living just becuase He lives.
2. How sweet to hold, a newborn baby, And feel the pride and joy he gives; But greater still, the calm assurance: This child can face uncertain days becasue He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomrrow; Becasue He lives, all fear is gone. Becasue I know He holds my future, And life is worth the living just becuase He lives.
3. And then one day, I’ll cross the river; I’ll fight life’s final war with pain. And then as death, gives way to victory, I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He reigns.
Because He lives, I can face tomrrow; Becasue He lives, all fear is gone. Becasue I know He holds my future, And life is worth the living just becuase He lives.
Gloria Gaither, Willeam J. Gaither CCLI Song# 16880 1971 Hanna Street Music
Today’s Readings
Alan and Linda Andrews
Message: "Expect the Unexpected"
Pastor Matt Shapton
Thanksgiving at the Fond and Affirmation of Baptism
Words of Institution, Lord’s Prayer, Communion Song
"In Christ Alone"
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
“In Christ Alone” CCLI Song #3350395 Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
2001 Thankyou Music
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 trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever.
Amen
"O Come To The Altar"
1. Are you hurting and broken within, Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin, Jesus is calling
Have you come to the end of yourself, Do you thirst for a drink from the well, Jesus is calling
O come to the altar, the Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with, the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
2.Leave behind your regrets and mistakes, Come today there’s no reason to wait, Jesus is calling.
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy, from the ashes a new life is born, Jesus is calling.
O come to the altar, the Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with, the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
O come to the altar, the Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with, the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
O what a Savior. Isn’t He wonderful?
Sing “Alleluia! Christ Is Risen!”
Bow down before Him, For He is Lord of all.
Sing “Alleluia! Christ Is Risen!”
O what a Savior. Isn’t He wonderful?
Sing “Alleluia! Christ Is Risen!”
Bow down before Him, For He is Lord of all.
Sing “Alleluia! Christ Is Risen!”
O come to the altar, the Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with, the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
O come to the altar, the Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with, the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
O come to the altar, the Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with, the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
Bear your cross as you wait for the crown.
Tell the world of the treasure you found.
Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
2015 Music by Elevation Worship Publishing
"Graves Into Gardens"
I searched the world,
But it couldn’t fill me.
Man’s empty praise
And treasures that fade
Are never enough.
Then You came along
And put me back together.
And every desire
Is now satisfied
Here in Your love.
Oh, there’s nothing better than You.
There’s nothing better than You.
Lord, there’s nothing,
Nothing is better than You.
Now, I’m not afraid
To show You my weakness.
My failures and flaws,
Lord, You’ve seen ’em all,
And You still call me friend.
‘Cause the God of the mountain
Is the God of the valley.
And there’s not a place
Your mercy and grace
Won’t find me again.
Oh, there’s nothing better than You.
There’s nothing better than You.
Lord, there’s nothing,
Nothing is better than You.
You turn mourning to dancing.
You give beauty for ashes.
You turn shame into glory.
You’re the only one who can.
You turn graves into gardens.
You turn bones into armies.
You turn seas into highways.
You’re the only one who can.
Oh, there’s nothing better than You.
There’s nothing better than You.
Lord, there’s nothing,
Nothing is better than You.
Oh, there’s nothing better than You.
There’s nothing better than You.
Lord, there’s nothing,
Nothing is better than You.
You turn graves into gardens.
You turn bones into armies.
You turn seas into highways.
You’re the only one who can.
You’re the only one who can.
You’re the only one who can.
Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Tiffany Hudson
CCLI Song# 7138219
2019 Brandon Lake Music, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Music by Elevation Worship Publishing, Bethel Music Publishing
Go In Peace, Serve The Lord
Thanks Be To God!
Happy Easter!
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