Covenant Presbyterian Church
Easter Sunday
April 17, 2022 – 10am
Covenant is an accepting, welcoming community sharing the glory of God’s love with all.
PRELUDE Variations on “The Strife Is O’er” arranged by Linker
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: This day is not like any other day.
People: Today we slow down.
Today we take it all in.
Today we rest in good news.
Leader: This day is not like any other day.
People: Today we are singing.
Today we are full to the brim.
Today joy cannot be contained.
Leader: This day is not like any other day.
People: Today the stone was rolled away.
Today the women saw the empty grave.
Today we know—death does not win.
Leader: Christ is risen!
People: He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
*HYMN #232 “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”
1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
3 But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
our salvation have procured. Alleluia!
Now above the sky he's King, Alleluia!
where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!
4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
praise eternal as God's love. Alleluia!
Praise our God, ye heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM
HYMN #243 “Be Not Afraid”
PASSING OF THE PEACE The peace of the Lord, be with you all. And also with you.
HYMN #188 “Jesus Loves Me”
TALK WITH CHILDREN
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
ANTHEM “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” arr by Craig Hella Johnson
THE GOSPEL READING Luke 24:1-12
PRAYER OF THE DAY †
Lord of the dawn,
revealed to women of courage
and men of doubt:
take us from the empty places
where death holds power
to the rising of your love
as light for all the world;
in Jesus Christ, the Resurrection and the Life. Amen.
SERMON “Full to the Brim: An Expansive Life”
*HYMN
“Forever”
The verses of this song will be sung by our vocalists. Join in the chorus, when prompted.
Forever, He is glorified
Forever, He is lifted high
Forever, He is risen
He is alive
He is alive
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The lamb has overcome
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven… (Hymnal p. 35. We say “debts & debtors.”)
PRESENTATION OF OFFERING
OFFERTORY “Canticle for Easter” arr by David W. Williams
*DOXOLOGY #606
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN #238 “Thine is the “Glory”
1 Thine is the glory,
risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory
thou o'er death hast won.
Angels in bright raiment
rolled the stone away,
kept the folded grave-clothes
where thy body lay.
Refrain:
Thine is the glory,
risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory
thou o'er death hast won.
2 Lo! Jesus meets us,
risen from the tomb;
lovingly he greets us,
scatters fear and gloom.
Let the church with gladness
hymns of triumph sing,
for the Lord now liveth;
death hath lost its sting. [Refrain]
3 No more we doubt thee,
glorious Prince of life!
Life is naught without thee;
aid us in our strife.
Make us more than conquerors
through thy deathless love;
bring us safe through Jordan
to thy home above. [Refrain]
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Variations on “Lift High the Cross” arranged by Linker
Unless otherwise noted, prayers in this service are by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
† From Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare. New York: Church Publishing, 2009
Assisting in Worship Today:
Liturgist–John Griffin
Brian Gray–Vocalist
Christa Perry-Flute
Cherie Brooks – Director of Music & Technology
Katie Wynkoop–Organist/Pianist & Assistant Director of Music
Erin Wise – Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries
Brian Biller – Media Production Specialist
Rev. Joel A. Esala – Pastor
“Prepared”
by Hannah Garrity
Inspired by Luke 24:1-12
Paper lace
