Matthew 28:1-10 and Psalm 118: 19-24
Call to Worship
Jesus, Lord, you have become our salvation.
I shall not die, but I shall live.
I was pushed so hard, that I was falling, the Lord helps me.
The Lord is my strength and my might, he has become my salvation.
Call to Worship
Let us proclaim the good news
He is risen
He is risen Indeed.
Come let us celebrate the resurrection.
Call to Worship
It is a new day, the first day
Come let us see the new creation God has wrought.
See the stone has been rolled away.
Surely, Jesus is here! Come let us worship him.
Prayer of Confession: Lord we confess that we are not always an Easter people. Too often we dwell with our sins, too afraid to confess them, and too stubborn to change our ways. Remind us that you make all things new. Roll the stone in our hearts away, create an earthquake in our souls, so that we too may experience the grace of Jesus Christ we pray.
Prayer of Confession: Lord, we confess that even when the stone has been rolled away and the good news has been proclaimed, we are sometimes afraid to see your glory. We feel inadequate or unprepared. Remind us of God’s favor and grace, and open our eyes so we may see the visions of God’s love.
Assurance of Pardon: Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again. In these words we know the truth: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Communion Prayer: Risen Lord, we know that you are an embodied God, promising to be particularly present in the holy bread and cup. Send your promised encourager and advocate here. Bless this bread and bless this cup so we can be filled with your life and light. Renew us with the power of your resurrection we pray. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication: Christ alive, be present with us here today, from this moment on. Walk with us into the world, guide our hearts and minds and steps so that we can bring Easter to all the world we pray. Amen.
Hymns
Amazing Grace
What Wondrous Love is This
Christ is Alive!
Jesus Christ is Risen Today!
The Day of Resurrection!
Thine is the glory!
Full List of Lenten Resources (Of course some prayers may be appropriate for other weeks)
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