Sunday Worship Service
April 17, 2022 – 10:30am
We are RECEIVED as the Beloved of God
The actual worship service begins 15 minutes into the recordings.
WELCOME
OPENING SONG – Christ the Lord is Risen Today
1. Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
4. Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
FIRST LESSON – Mark 16:1-7
SONG – He Lives – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 310
SECOND LESSON – Luke 24:5-8
SONG – Three Days
1.Three days our world was broken; The Lord of life lay dead.
“Take up your cross, ”he told us who followed where he led.
Would we now hang in torment with thieves on ev’ry side,
Our Passover shattered, our hope crucified?
Three days we hid in silence, in bitter fear and grief.
Three days we clung together where he had washed our feet.
2. Three days and on the third day, the women came at dawn.
His tomb, they said, was empty, his broken body gone.
Who could believe their story? The dead do not arise,
Yet he walks among us, and with our own eyes
We’ve seen him at this table; we’ve share his bread and wine.
Hearts burning bright within us, we’ve seen his glory shine.
3. Three days our world was broken and in an instant healed,
God’s covenant of mercy in mystery revealed.
Two thousand years are one day in God’s eternal sight,
And yesterday’s sorrows are this day’s delight.
Though still Christ’s body suffers, pierced daily by the sword,
Yet death has no dominion: the risen Christ is Lord!
THIRD LESSON – John 20:19-21
SONG – In the Garden – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 314
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES
ANTHEM – The Lord Is Risen, Today
1. The angel greeted the women, Who came to the tomb in dismay.
“Do not be afraid,” said the angel, “But hear the words I say”
He is risen! Alleluia! The Lord is risen today! Go quickly and tell the good news.
The Lord is risen today! The Lord is risen today!
2. The women ran from the graveside Rejoicing in what they had heard.
They proclaimed the message the Angel had shared of their risen Lord!
He is risen! Alleluia! The Lord is risen today! Go quickly and tell the good news.
The Lord is risen today! The Lord is risen today!
3. The day or resurrection! Earth tell it out abroad; The Passover of gladness,
The Passover of God. From death to life eternal, from Sin’s dominion free,
Christ has brought over with Hymns of victory. He is risen! Alleluia!
The Lord is risen today! Go quickly and tell the good news.
The Lord is risen today! The Lord is risen today! Today!
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING – 1 John 4:7-12
GOOD NEWS – Miracle – Journey to God’s Mission Fields
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! And this risen Christ tells us, “Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I am sending you” (John 20:21). You may have to deal with anxieties in taking your journey to God’s mission fields. And yet, when you say “Yes” to God’s call, God makes something amazing. This Sunday, Rev. Jinwoo is going to share his and his sister’s experiences about God’s miracles in God’s mission fields.
THE HOLY COMMUNION (The Communion bread is gluten-free and vegan.)
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE (OFFERING) – from Horizons Stewardship
Pastor: Now we come gracious God to that time in our Easter celebration where we have an opportunity to respond and express our love for You by making a gift.
People: This is not our dues, it should not be a token, but it is an expression of our faith in You and our love for You.
All: So empower our generosity Lord, help us to look beyond ourselves and appreciate the impact that our giving can have on so many lives through the ministries of St. Matthew’s. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 895
FOURTH LESSON – Romans 6:8-11
SONG – The Day of Resurrection
We are SENT by the power of God
CLOSING SONG – Hallelujah Chorus
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
The kingdom of this world Is become the kingdom of our Lord.
And of His Christ, and of His Christ. And He shall reign for ever and ever.
And He shall reign for ever and ever. And He shall reign for ever and ever.
For ever and ever, forever and ever.
King of kings (Forever and ever. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!)
And Lord of lords. (Forever and ever. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!)
BENEDICTION