He is Risen
April 12, 2020
Order of Worship 4-12-2020
Note: To see a video of the Service, follow this link: https://youtu.be/N0O8hM-IbYA
Call to Worship Psalm 105:1-3
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
Invocation
Hymn of Praise “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” #217
Scripture Reading
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon 1 John 1:7
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Hymn of Trust “Christ Arose” #216
Confession of Faith Heidelberg Catechism #1
What is your only comfort in life and death?
That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood, and has set me free from all the power of the devil. He also preserves me in such a way that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, all things must work together for my salvation. Therefore, by His Holy Spirit He also assures me of eternal life and makes me heartily willing and ready from now on to live for Him.
Pastoral Prayer
Please pray for:
Our nation and our elected and appointed representatives
Your neighbors, friends, and family
The leaders and members of Faith Presbyterian Church.
The spread of the Gospel around the world
Our missionaries (all of whom have chosen to stay on the field): Jeff and Suzanne Allers, Pattie and Sebastian Benicourt, Michael and Laura Cochran (healing for Laura), Josh and Vonia Thomas (healing for Vonia), Christian Hospital Sahiwal, PAK7
Our home missions: Renew Church, Residents Encounter Christ, Esther House, LOVE INC/Gap, Lift Disabilities Network
Those who are in special need of prayer: Father John Kelly and his wife, Tish
The comforting presence and protection of God in these trying times
Musical Offering “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”
The Preaching of God’s Word “He Is Risen”
Mark 16:1-8
Hymn of Response “Thine Is the Glory” #227
Benediction Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Dear Pastor Gilbert, Nancy and Deb
We watched and worshipped with you this morning via your video worship service. What a blessing.
It was, almost, like being there. We thank God for giving us the ability to worship while away, through the giftedness of you all, and the technology to bring it to us.
Thank you,
Jack & Sandy
Thank you Pastor Gilbert for the encouraging Sermon. Thank you Nancy and Deb for the beautiful music and song. We appreciate all of you this morning for the Easter Service. We praise God for Jesus and His resurrection that because He conquered death, we too, His believers will conquer death and be with our Triune God with Him enjoying eternal life forever and ever. Praise God. Although we are apart, we can fellowship through the Holy Spirit this Easter. Again, we say, Praise God.
Thank you for a beautiful service on this glorious Easter Day! Hallelujah he has risen!!
He is risen indeed!