To walk by faith, to be a voice of hope, and to be known by love

The Rag Man – A New Twist on the Easter Story – March 31, 2024

GATHERING & ADORATION

PRELUDE “Proclaim the Glory of the Lord”
Bob Lewis, Trumpeter
Kris Magnuson, Pianist

WELCOME Christ Is Risen! Christ Is Risen Indeed!

We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here!
Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew.

*SINGING TO OUR LORD “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” Worshipbook #258, vv. 1 & 2
“Low in the Grave He Lay”    Worshipbook #245

*INVOCATION & THE LORD’S PRAYER

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 sins,
as we forgive those who sin 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.

RELEASING THE BLESSING (Tithes & Offerings)

Offertory – “Easter Song”
*“Doxology”

Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost, Amen

Today, we would like our older children to remain with us in worship.
The nursery is available for our youngest members.

THE WORD THAT BRINGS LIFE…

LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR OTHERS & OURSELVES
Song – “Living Hope”

MESSAGE The Rag Man – A New Twist on the Easter Story
John 11:33-44; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 6:6-11;
Luke 23:33-35; and Colossians 3:7-14

OUR RESPONSE TO ALL THAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING

*SINGING TO OUR LORD “My Jesus”

OUR TIME TOGETHER IS OVER.
LET THE SERVICE & RESURRECTION LIFE CONTINUE!

*BENEDICTION

*SINGING TO OUR RESURRECTED LORD! “Graves Into Gardens”

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*Please stand if able.