Eastertide is the period after Easter Sunday and leading into Pentecost.
This extended season gives us time to rejoice and experience what we mean when we say Christ is risen and that we, as the church, are the body of the Risen Lord.
The season’s length is derived from the period between Passover and Pentecost (which means fiftieth) in Judaism. It’s a time for focusing on the core doctrines and mysteries of the faith and for preparing for the ministries the Spirit has empowered us to undertake in Jesus’ name.
We hope you will join us this Sunday.
If you want to know more about what to expect during Sunday’s worship service, you can download the bulletin below or visit the This Sunday link at GPUMC page on our web site every week.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
You are always welcome at this church!
Order of Worship for Sunday, April 12
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Bob Rossbach
Download this week’s bulletin here
| Chimes Hymn | “O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing” | UMH 317 |
| Welcome | Bob Rossbach | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 16 (UMH 748) | Bob Rossbach |
| Organ Voluntary | “Thine Be the Glory” (UMH 308), arr. Janet Correll | Douglas Dykstra, Organ |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” | UMH 30 |
| Scripture Reading | 1 Peter 1:3-9 (NT.p.218) | Bob Rossbach |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | ||
| Offertory | “Musical Selection” | Tamara Baubie |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn of Preparation | “He Lives” | UMH 310 |
| Scripture Reading | John 20:19-31 (NT.p.108-109) | Bob Rossbach |
| The Message | “Disciples Formed by Jesus Christ” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” | UMH 384 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Organ Voluntary | “To God Be the Glory” (UMH 98), arr. Ruth Elaine Schram | Douglas Dykstra |