Easter Sunday Worship Service
April 9, 2023 – 10:30am
We are RECEIVED as the Beloved of God
The actual worship service begins 15 minutes into the recordings.
WELCOME
Welcome! We are grateful that God has brought us together. If you are a first time visitor, please send Pastor Jinwoo an email at pastor@saint-matthews.org. We would love to stay in contact with you. Thank you.
OPENING SONG
Crown Him with Many Crowns
FIRST LESSON
Luke 24:1-7
† FIRST SONG Together
Christ Is Risen – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 307
SECOND LESSON
2 Timothy 1:8-10
SECOND SONG
Proclaim the Glory of the Lord
THIRD LESSON
Galatians 2:20
THIRD SONG Together
He Lives – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 310
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGE
ANTHEM
Victory by Jason Krug
HOLY BAPTISM
COMMENDATION AND WELCOME – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 43
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
Philippians 2:1-11; 1 John 4:7-12
GOOD NEWS
The Path from Good Friday to Easter
GREAT THANKSGIVING
FOURTH LESSON
Ephesians 2:4-9
HOLY COMMUNION (The Communion bread is gluten, egg, and dairy free)
FOURTH SONG
Your Grace Still Amazes Me
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE (OFFERING)
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
We are SENT by the power of God
BENEDICTION
† CLOSING SONG
Hallelujah Chorus