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April 12th, 2026

 

Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay, Organist

 

Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Cindy Harvey

 

Minute for Mission:
Habitat for Humanity
Jeff Koerten

 

Introit:
“Love Lifted Me”
PCM Chancel Choir

 

Call to Worship:
Praised be the Abba Go of our Savior Jesus Christ, who with great mercy gave us new birth:
a birth into hope, which draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
We rejoice, for we are children of God.
We proclaim our faith: no power can overcome Christ’s love, and as his body, we have received salvation.
In love and joy, we praise the Lord!

 

* Hymn #254 “That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright!”

 

* Confession of Sin
John Burg, Worship Leader
Embodied God, you pour out your Holy Spirit upon us, imbuing us with the grace and patience that you have shown to us time and again. We experience your presence, but are quick to judge those who do not believe as we do. We look down on those who ask for proof, we scorn those who scoff at our faith. Forgive us and soften our hearts. Remind us of our own human doubts, that we might have compassion for all and freely share your grace.

 

* Assurance of Pardon
Rev. Cindy Harvey
God has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for us.
Thanks be to God for such a hope. Alleluia!

 

* Song of Praise #243  “Be Not Afraid”

 

* Passing of the Peace

 

Prayer for Illumination
John Burg, Worship Leader

 

First Reading
Acts 2:14a, 22-32

 

Second Scripture
John 20:19-31

 

Time for the Children
Hymn #591 (refrain only) “Halle, Halle, Hallelujah!”
Kathy Sutula

 

Anthem
“This Little Light of Mine”
PCM Chancel Choir

 

Sermon
Rev. Cindy Harvey

 

* Hymn 817 “We Walk By Faith and Not By Sight”

 

Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response:  Hear our prayer

The Lord’s Prayer
*Please see informational card within the hymnals or screens for the Lord’s Supper & the Lord’s Prayer.

 

 

Invitation to Discipleship
Family Fun Night – Loren Ilg

 

 

* Hymn #238  “Thine Is the Glory”

 

 

* Charge & Blessing

 

 

* Music for Departing
“O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing”

 

 

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 Discipleship” and “Charge” from Connections Worship Companion, Year A, Volume 1. © 2022 Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. 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.