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April 5th, 2026 – EASTER
Music for Gathering:
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
PCM Master Brass
Go to Dark Gethsemane:
#220, v. 4, Glory to God Hymnal
Call to Worship:
Through God’s miracle of grace, we have come through the night and arrived at this glorious dawn.
Christ is risen! Alleluia!
All doors are open, all creation sings, all that was broken is made whole, and we have new life.
He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Let all that has life and breath praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
* Hymn #232 “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”
Accompanied by Brian Jay & PCM Master Brass
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
The Lord is risen! Alleluia!
Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
Peace Message
Michael O’Bradovich
Introit:
“Risen with Jesus”
PCM Chancel Choir
Presentation with Sacred Symbols
A Litany for Easter
Brenda Norton, Worship Leader
* Song of Praise #243 “Be Not Afraid”
* Passing of the Peace
Prayer for Illumination
Brenda Norton, Worship Leader
First Reading
Acts 10:34-43
Second Reading
John 20:1-18
Time for the Children
Hymn #589 “Alleluia”
Anthem
“Resurrection Glory”
PCM Chancel Choir & Master Brass
Sermon
“From Grief to Recognition”
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn #241 “Woman, Weeping in the Garden”
Tune of ‘Come Thou Fount of Ev’ry Blessing”
Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response: Hear our prayer
Invitation to Discipleship
Capital Campaign Thank You
* Hymn #236 “The Strife Is O’er”
* Charge & Blessing
* Music for Departing
“Worship Christ the Risen King”
Brian Jay and PCM Master Brass
Today’s Scripture readings are from the Inclusive Bible: The First Egalitarian Translation. © 2007 Priests for Equality.
Liturgy for today’s worship service is adapted with permission from the following sources: “Prayer for Illumination,” and “Blessing” from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 1 © 2013 Westminster John Knox Press. “Invitation to the Lord’s Table” “Prayer after Communion,” and “Charge” from Connections Worship Companion, Year A, Volume 1. © 2022 Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. “Presentation of Sacred Symbols,” “Litany for Easter,” “Words of Institution,” and liturgy spoken as “The Bread is Broken and the Cup is Filled” and “Prayer after Communion” from the Book of Common Worship. © 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. All other liturgy from Call to Worship: Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts. Vol 59.1 (online version) © 2025 The Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). All rights reserved.