Starling Avenue Baptist Church Second Sunday of Easter April 16, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
TheWorshipofGod
Second Sunday of Easter
April 16, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
*We invite you to stand as you are able.
Gathering at God’s Invitation
Welcome AngelaZimmerman
CalltoWorship
Christ is risen! He greets us with a word of peace. We welcome the risen Christ! We worship and adore him!
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Christ is risen! Locked doors and doubting hearts cannot keep him away. We welcome the risen Christ! We worship and adore him!
Christ is risen! He comes to bless us with the gift of the Holy Spirit. We welcome the risen Christ! We worship and adore him!
LightingoftheChristCandle
We light the Christ candle as a reminder that Christ is the one who has drawn us to this place, abides with us now, and is with us to the end of the age.
Prelude O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus Williams
LifeoftheCommunity
Offering Ourselves to God
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*Hymn#194 Christ the Lord is Risen Today EASTERHYMN
*ScriptureReading
1Peter1:3-9
The Word of God for the People of God
Thanks Be to God.
PrayerofConfession
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CharlesDameron
Christ is risen. Yet we often act as if he is still in the tomb. Let us confess all that turns us toward death, so we can know the grace of new life through Christ.
Savior God, forgive our doubts and disbelief. You show up in our lives, yet we fail to notice you and demand more proof. We expect more when you have already given us enough. Forgive our lack of faith. Forgive our lack of gratitude.
Redeem us.
Restore us.
Resurrect us for life in Christ. Amen.
AssuranceofPardon
In the book of John we read, “Jesus came and stood among [the disciples] and said, ‘Peace be with you.’” Know that you are forgiven and receive Christ’s peace. Alleluia.
*Hymn#349
GivingourTithesandOfferings
OffertoryPrayer
To God Be the Glory TOGODBETHEGLORY
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Offertory How Great Thou Art Hine
*Doxology(Hymn#706)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Listening to God
TheChurchatPrayer&TheLord’sPrayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Anthem All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name DIADEM
*ScriptureReading
John20:19-31
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For the Word of God in Scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us.
Thanks be to God
Sermon “
CourageousThomas”
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Responding to God’s Word
DisciplineofSilence
To be in God’s presence is to be changed. During this moment of silent reflection, consider the change God wishes to make in you.
*Hymn#361 My Jesus, I Love Thee GORDON
If you sense God calling you today, we invite you to respond during this time of invitation. If God is calling you to follow Jesus for the first time, to rededicate yourself as a Christ-follower, or as a faithful Christian, to join the fellowship of our church, we encourage you to come forward to speak to our pastor during this closing hymn.
Sending Into God’s World
Benediction AngelaZimmerman
Postlude
Be Still, My Soul Sebelius,Arr.Berry
(Please put your nametag in the basket provided at either entrance when leaving.)