In today’s video we meet Jesus as the living path by which we live and witness to God’s love. You’ll find something for the kids, scripture, an Easter Message, prayers and music.
Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life
We bear witness to Jesus’ promise of His presence
As we continue to celebrate the fifty days of Easter, today’s gospel includes Jesus’ promise that he goes to prepare a place for his followers in his Father’s house. Our baptism commissions us to share Jesus’ mission in the world.
As 1 Peter reminds us, we are a holy people, called to proclaim the one who called us out of darkness into light. In words and deeds we bear witness to the risen Christ—our way, our truth, our life.
Worship Liturgy
GATHERING
Opening Song:: “Alleluia! Jesus is Risen!” ELW 377, vv 1,4,5
Easter Greeting: Alleluia, Christ is risen! :: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Apostolic Greeting
Prayer of the Day
WORD
Children’s Message Video: WH
First Lesson 1 Peter 2:2-10 Anne Schroeder
Alleluia
Gospel John 14:1-7 Rachel Harrington
Message
Message Hymn – You Are the Way ELW 758, vv 1-3
Prayer of the Faithful
Lord’s Prayer (Sung)
Peace
Special Music Offering “Better Is One Day in your House”
SENDING
Final Blessing
Dismissal
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another, to follow in the way of his commandments, and to share his risen life with all the world, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Readings & Psalm
Peanut Butter Whipped Milk recipe mentioned in Pastor Wendell’s message
Offerings of Thanksgiving
While we are keeping physical social distance, there are still options for you to continue bringing your offerings to God and support the ministries of Grace.
Giving Options:
- Mail a check to church address below
- Online bill pay through your bank
- Online giving – Orange button
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!
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Liturgy and Hymns, “Alleluia, Jesus Is Risen” Copyrights © 2020, 1995, 1969, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS000406.
“Better Is One day” © Copyright 1995 Thankyou Music (PRS)(admin. worldwide by EMI CMG Publishing excluding Europe which is admin. by kinswaysongs.com). Used by permission, CCLI License #1496662
“Our Father,” David Haas © 1986, GIA Publication, Inc., All rights reserved, One License.Net # A-706744
New Revised Standard Version Bible, Copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.