“The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed!.”
GPUMC offers a Sunrise service at 7:30 in our chapel, as well as our regular 9:30 worship service.
Easter is the most joyous and celebrative season of the Christian year. We celebrate the good news that in Christ’s death and resurrection, we, and all creation, are continually being made new by God’s love and saving grace.
This holiest of days is a new start for all of us who journey together in grace as the Body of Christ, as it is the Good News that binds us together and empowers us to continue on the path set before us.
We hope you will join us.
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 Easter Sunday, April 5
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Pete Franklin
Download this week’s bulletin here
| Chimes Hymn | “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise” | UMH 312 |
| Welcome | Pete Franklin | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 118:19-29 (UMH 839) | Pete Franklin |
| Voluntary | “In the Garden” (UMH 314), arr. Victor C. Johnson | Candace Rembert, Violin Douglas Dykstra, Organ |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today ” (vs.1-4)” | UMH 302 |
| Scripture Reading | Colossians 3:1-4 (NT.p.190) | Pete Franklin |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | ||
| Offertory | “The Rose of Calvary” words and music by Joseph M. Martin | Chancel Choir Directed by Guistino Carrano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn of Preparation | “Up from the Grave He Arose” | UMH 322 |
| Scripture Reading | Matthew 28:1-10 (NT.p.32) | Pete Franklin |
| The Message | “With Great Fear and Excitement” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Sacrament of Holy Communion | Musical Setting A | |
| Hymn | “Crown Him with Many Crowns” | UMH 327 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Organ Voluntary | “Victory Through Christl” by Lani Smith | Douglas Dykstra |