April 6, 2008

Third Sunday of Easter  The Season of Easter continues through 50 days from the

celebration of Easter Sunday.

          

Holy Communion will be celebrated

 

Acts 2:14a, 36-41

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19

I Peter 1:17-23

*Luke 24:13-35                * Indicates focus scripture

                     

MESSAGE:  IN-BREAKING BREAD

 

Gathering Song: 

  Let Us Be Bread, Blessed by the Lord – a call to live out the life and hope of Jesus for the world

 

Hymns:       

  Easter People, Raise Your Voices – “every day to us is Easter” proclaims the joy of the resurrection

  O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread – a Communion hymn inviting Christ to help us awaken to His presence

  Christ is Risen – a hymn of praise and thanksgiving for the risen Christ and new life offered through Him

 

Chancel Choir Anthem:    At This Table – by Allen Pote.  Accompanied by Cathie Apple, flute.  Cathie and Tim Apple, cellist, will offer service music of prayer and praise during the service.

   

Responses shared:       

           Shalom to You – after sharing of the Peace of Christ; a song of peace

           Cares Chorus – in preparation for prayer proclaiming our trust in God

           Doxology – a song of praise and thanksgiving for all God’s gifts