order of service

The Worship of God

In the Congregation of Kamloops United Church Link example

Second Sunday of Easter – March 30, 2008

We Gather as People of God

HYMN SING and WELCOME

CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS and CELEBRATIONS

MUSIC FOR CENTERING

with the LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE

CALL TO WORSHIP

In the Easter newness and resurrection of this season, there is hope.

In the Easter freedom and joy of this season there is liberation.

In the Easter Alleluias and Amens of this season, there is grace.

Christ is risen.

Alleluia! Amen!

OPENING PRAYER

God, alive and among us this day;

To you no door is closed.

To you no heart is locked.

Draw us beyond our doubt and fears

‘till we see the risen Christ

And say in our hearts, "We believe"! Amen.

THE FOLK OF NOTE and HARMONY IN HAND -

"The Earth Adorned"

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

HYMN # 703 "In the Bulb There is a Flower"

(During the singing, the children may go upstairs with their

teachers to Children’s Church).

We Listen for God’s Living Word

SCRIPTURE READINGS:

1 Peter 1:3-9 "Salvation is the outcome of faith"

The Gospel of John 20:19-32 "Doubting Thomas"

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God!

A REFLECTION UPON THE WORD FOR TODAY

We Respond in Faith

HYMN # 299 "Teach me God to Wonder"

MINUTE FOR MISSION

OFFERING and DOXOLOGY (Chorus and first verse VU # l79)

Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give thanks to the risen Christ;

Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give praise to God’s name.

Jesus is Lord of all the earth, first born of all creation.

Hallelujah, Hallelujah. Give thanks to the risen Christ;

Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give praise to God’s name.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

O God, this is the offering, of our time, talent, and treasure.

May these gifts be used, with wisdom, and with justice

in the church, and throughout the world

OUR PASTORAL PRAYERS

and the LORD’S PRAYER (sung V.U. # 959)

We Are Sent Forth

HYMN # 646 "We are Marching"

COMMISSIONING and BENEDICTION

SUNG CLOSING (chorus VU # 166)

Joy comes with the dawn; Joy comes with the morning sun;

Joy springs from the tomb and scatters the night with her song.

Joy comes with the dawn.

(Portions of today’s service were adapted from Celebrate God’s Presence)