Sunday Morning Bulletin

THE GATHERING

Musical Prelude

Greetings and Announcements

Procession of Light, Word and World

Introit  “Lord, Prepare Me” MV # 18 

Lord Prepare me to be a sanctuary. 

Pure and Holy tried and true;

With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living

Sanctuary for you.

Words & Music: John W. Thompson and Randy Scruggs. Copyright © 1982

by Whole Armour & Ful Armour Publlishng Company.   Reprinted with permission

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Prayer of Approach (Responsive)

Leader: God who is love, as you did with Lazaru’s tomb, empty our hearts of all that imprisons us. 

All: As you did with Martha and Mary's tears, flush away our worries in a cascade of relieved joy. 

Leader: As you did for the bystanders and wailers astounded as new life conquered death, strengthen us to proclaim your good news despite our fright. 

All: In times like these, which seem burdensome and wearying, teach us to dance, to rejoice, and to sing your praise. Amen.

Opening Hymn “Morning Has Broken”  VU # 409 

Theme Conversation

Sing and Sign “Halle, Halle, Halle”

Ministry of Music

WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

Scripture:  Ezekiel 37:1–14 (Linea Good)

Responsive Psalm 130 (pg. 853)  Refrain 1

Scripture:  John 11:1–45

Reflection

Hymn “When We Are Living”   VU # 581 

Praise God, all creatures high and low;

Give thanks to God in love made known:

Creator, Word and Spirit, One.

Text: Thomas Ken, 1674; alt. Music: Louis Bourgeois, 1551. 

Contributors: OLD HUNDREDTH Reprinted with permission under

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Offertory Prayer (Together)

Holy God, you bring us together body and soul to remind us that we are your creation pulsing with your love and breathing with your Spirit. Help us to see others as you see them with your grace and joy, offering peace in all we do to honour you in each person we meet.   Amen.

Hymn “Throughout These Lenten days And Nights”  VU # 108

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

WE GO INTO THE WORLD

Hymn ”Trust And Obey” SOG # 135  

Commissioning

Sung Benediction 

As We Leave This Place Of Worship 

And we go our separate ways

May the God who goes before us

Guide in all our coming days.

Let us now go forth in service, 

serving every creed and race;

In the spirit of true giving,

living peace and grace.

Words & Music: William B. Petricko   Copyright 1997 by William Petricko.

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Celebration

Postlude Music