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 19
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Dave Versical
Download this week’s bulletin here
| Chimes Hymn | “Let Us with a Joyful Mind” | TFWS 2012 |
| Welcome | Dave Versical | |
| Call to Worship | (UMH 748) Psalm 116:1-4,12-19 | Dave Versical |
| Organ Voluntary | “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (UMH 139), arr. Douglas E. Wagner | Douglas Dykstra, Organ |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” | UMH 133 |
| Scripture Reading | 1 Peter 1:17-23 (NT.p.218-219) | Dave Versical |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | ||
| Offertory | “Shout to the Lord” by Darlene Zschech | Chancel Choir Directed by Giustino Carrano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn of Preparation | “Christ Is Alive” | UMH 318 |
| Scripture Reading | Luke 24:13-35 (NT.p.84-85) | Dave Versical |
| The Message | “Disciples Empowered by the Holy Spirit” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “Blessed Assurance” | UMH 369 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Musical Meditation | “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” (TFWS 2158), arr. Marty Parks Just a closer walk with thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea, daily walking close to thee: Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. | Douglas Dykstra |