Springdale Presbyterian Church
Order of Worship
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here today! Before our worship service begins, here is some information you may find helpful.
Childcare is provided for children 5 and younger in rooms 204/208, across from the choir room. We invite children to sit with their families until the Passing of the Peace, then come to the front row for the Time with Young Disciples, after which they may return to their families or come to the activity table at the back of the sanctuary, then rejoin their family when it’s time for Communion or the offering.
Large-print bulletins, hymnals, hearing assist devices and Bibles are available at the Welcome Desk. Ask any usher and they’ll be happy to get them for you.
Bold Text indicates a part where the congregation joins in speaking. An asterisk (*) indicates a time you are invited to stand, if you can do so comfortably.
Welcome Pads are in each pew, on the seat nearest the center aisle. Please take a moment to sign in and be sure everyone in the pew has the opportunity to sign. If you’re a first-time visitor and you’d like more information about us please provide us with an email address or other contact information in the space provided next to your name in the Welcome Pads.
Prayer Requests can be shared using the yellow prayer cards, located in the pew racks. Place the card in the offering plate when the offering is received. Be sure to check the box indicating whether this request is confidential or not. Confidential prayer requests will not be mentioned by the Pastor during worship, but will be prayed for separately in a confidential setting.
Please note: worship services and special events at Springdale Presbyterian Church are recorded—audio, video and photographs.
Permission to share your image, on social media and in church publications,is assumed, unless you specifically tell us otherwise. We don’t mind you tweeting, posting on social media, or even taking emergency phone calls during worship, but please set your phone to “silent” or “vibrate” and move to the Gathering Area, outside the sanctuary, to talk.
Scripture Reading excerpts from John 19 & 20
Processional Easter Exaltation –Dan Edwards Belles and Beaux
Welcome, and Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: Friends, the tomb is empty! The stone has been rolled away!
People: Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed!
Leader: He lay dead in that cold and lonely cave.
People: But God’s love cannot be contained by anything, not even death!
Leader: Thanks be to God, who gives us victory throughout our Risen Lord!
People: Death has been swallowed up in victory!
Leader: Death, where is your victory?
People: Death, where is your sting?
Leader: Christ is risen!
People: He is risen, indeed!
Leader: Come, let’s worship the Risen Christ!
*Opening Hymn
Opening Hymn: Fanfare and Canticle For Easter Day: Sing With All the Saints in Glory
Choir and Congregation, sung to “Ode for Joy”
Sing with all the saints in glory,
Sing the resurrection song!
Death and sorrow, earth’s dark story
To the former days belong.
All around the clouds are breaking,
Soon the storms of time shall cease.
In God’s likeness we, awaking,
Know the everlasting peace.
O what glory, far exceeding all the eye has yet perceived!
Holiest hearts, for ages pleading,
Never that full joy conceived.
O to enter that bright portal,
See the glowing firmament.
Know with Thee, O God Immortal,
Jesus Christ, Whom thou has sent!
Prayer of Confession
Leader: Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the tomb you have given us the sure sign of your power to deliver us from sin and death and to renew our whole creation.
People: We confess that we still fall into doubt and fear. We continue to cling to selfish ways and doubt your power to make all things new.
Leader: Through your Spirit, have mercy on our weakness. Lead us into a deeper faith.
People: Allow us to truly know the good news of the resurrection – that we have been raised from the death of sin, and that now and forever, we live with Christ in the joy of his resurrection.
(Silent Confession)
Assurance of Pardon
Leader: Christ is risen! The stone is rolled away, the tomb found empty. Mary calls out, “I have seen the Lord!” We have seen Christ, too, in every helping hand, in every heartfelt gift, in every choice to restore life in this world. We are called to this new life, a life of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Pastor: Friends, know that through Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
People: Thanks be to God!
* Response Hymn 591 Halle ! Halle! Hallelujah! Cantor intones Congregation repeats (refrain only)
*Passing of the Peace
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you!
People: And also with you!
For a number of reasons, people may not always feel comfortable shaking hands. We understand that and want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome here – so during the Passing of the Peace, if you choose to not shake hands, simply smile, and wave or nod your head as a sign of peace to others.
Children of all ages are invited to come to the front pew (alone or with a parent) during the Passing of the Peace. Following the Message for Young Disciples, they will be led to the children’s space in the back of the sanctuary, or parents may take any children five years or younger to Grace Place until time for hymn before The Lord’s Supper (at which time they will be guided back to sit with their families.)
A Time with Young Disciples Rev. Dwain Lee
Sermon Rev. Dwain Lee
Invitation to Give
The Offering
Offertory/Anthem
Easter Paean – Raymond Haan The Springdale Choir
Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request card, please place it in the offering plate as the offering is received. Joys and concerns may also be shared aloud during the Prayers of the People.
*Communion Hymn
511 Come Behold! The Feast of Heaven(all 4 verses)
Celebration of The Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Prayer of Great Thanksgiving
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
(The prayer begins by giving thanks for God’s unending faithfulness to humankind)
….we praise and magnify your glorious name, joining our voices in the eternal hymn:
Response - Sanctus
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory;
hosanna in the highest!
hosanna in the highest!
hosanna in the highest!
Blest is the one who come in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest!
(The prayer then continues, giving thanks for God’s reconciling work achieved through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ…)
… as we await the day of his coming, proclaiming the mystery of faith:
Response - Memorial Acclamation
Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
(The prayer continues asking for God’s Holy Spirit to bless us and unite us all in faith. At this point, prayers of the people are also offered.)
If you would like offer your prayer aloud during the Prayers of the People, please raise your hand so someone may bring you a microphone.
Let everyone hear you! If you would like to speak a prayer aloud as part of the Prayers of the People, please raise your hand and wait for an usher to bring you a microphone, so all can hear your prayer.
When offering a prayer aloud…
...conclude a joy saying, “For this and all good things…”
“Thanks be to God!”
...conclude a concern saying, “Lord in your mercy…”
“Hear our prayer.”
Then the Pastor will conclude by leading the congregation in the Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Response The Great Amen
Amen, amen, amen.
Hosanna in the highest,
hosanna in the highest,
hosanna in the highest!
Breaking of the Bread
Communion of the People
Prayer after Communion
*Sending Hymn 238 Thine Is the Glory (all 3 verses)
*Charge
Go from this place with joy overflowing from your hearts, knowing that God considers you worthy of love, and life, and acceptance, and care. Go from this place ready to tell the world – and through your life, to show the world – that Jesus Christ is Lord of all, is Prince of Peace, and is risen indeed!
*Benediction
*Postlude
Christ Hath Triumphed, Alleluia! – Edward Broughton
Please remain at your seats until the Postlude concludes.
Childcare is provided for children 5 and younger in rooms 204/208, across from the choir room. We invite children to sit with their families until the Passing of the Peace, then come to the front row for the Time with Young Disciples, after which they may return to their families or come to the activity table at the back of the sanctuary, then rejoin their family when it’s time for Communion or the offering.
Large-print bulletins, hymnals, hearing assist devices and Bibles are available at the Welcome Desk. Ask any usher and they’ll be happy to get them for you.
Bold Text indicates a part where the congregation joins in speaking. An asterisk (*) indicates a time you are invited to stand, if you can do so comfortably.
Welcome Pads are in each pew, on the seat nearest the center aisle. Please take a moment to sign in and be sure everyone in the pew has the opportunity to sign. If you’re a first-time visitor and you’d like more information about us please provide us with an email address or other contact information in the space provided next to your name in the Welcome Pads.
Prayer Requests can be shared using the yellow prayer cards, located in the pew racks. Place the card in the offering plate when the offering is received. Be sure to check the box indicating whether this request is confidential or not. Confidential prayer requests will not be mentioned by the Pastor during worship, but will be prayed for separately in a confidential setting.
Please note: worship services and special events at Springdale Presbyterian Church are recorded—audio, video and photographs.
Permission to share your image, on social media and in church publications,is assumed, unless you specifically tell us otherwise. We don’t mind you tweeting, posting on social media, or even taking emergency phone calls during worship, but please set your phone to “silent” or “vibrate” and move to the Gathering Area, outside the sanctuary, to talk.
Scripture Reading excerpts from John 19 & 20
Processional Easter Exaltation –Dan Edwards Belles and Beaux
Welcome, and Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: Friends, the tomb is empty! The stone has been rolled away!
People: Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed!
Leader: He lay dead in that cold and lonely cave.
People: But God’s love cannot be contained by anything, not even death!
Leader: Thanks be to God, who gives us victory throughout our Risen Lord!
People: Death has been swallowed up in victory!
Leader: Death, where is your victory?
People: Death, where is your sting?
Leader: Christ is risen!
People: He is risen, indeed!
Leader: Come, let’s worship the Risen Christ!
*Opening Hymn
Opening Hymn: Fanfare and Canticle For Easter Day: Sing With All the Saints in Glory
Choir and Congregation, sung to “Ode for Joy”
Sing with all the saints in glory,
Sing the resurrection song!
Death and sorrow, earth’s dark story
To the former days belong.
All around the clouds are breaking,
Soon the storms of time shall cease.
In God’s likeness we, awaking,
Know the everlasting peace.
O what glory, far exceeding all the eye has yet perceived!
Holiest hearts, for ages pleading,
Never that full joy conceived.
O to enter that bright portal,
See the glowing firmament.
Know with Thee, O God Immortal,
Jesus Christ, Whom thou has sent!
Prayer of Confession
Leader: Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the tomb you have given us the sure sign of your power to deliver us from sin and death and to renew our whole creation.
People: We confess that we still fall into doubt and fear. We continue to cling to selfish ways and doubt your power to make all things new.
Leader: Through your Spirit, have mercy on our weakness. Lead us into a deeper faith.
People: Allow us to truly know the good news of the resurrection – that we have been raised from the death of sin, and that now and forever, we live with Christ in the joy of his resurrection.
(Silent Confession)
Assurance of Pardon
Leader: Christ is risen! The stone is rolled away, the tomb found empty. Mary calls out, “I have seen the Lord!” We have seen Christ, too, in every helping hand, in every heartfelt gift, in every choice to restore life in this world. We are called to this new life, a life of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Pastor: Friends, know that through Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
People: Thanks be to God!
* Response Hymn 591 Halle ! Halle! Hallelujah! Cantor intones Congregation repeats (refrain only)
*Passing of the Peace
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you!
People: And also with you!
For a number of reasons, people may not always feel comfortable shaking hands. We understand that and want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome here – so during the Passing of the Peace, if you choose to not shake hands, simply smile, and wave or nod your head as a sign of peace to others.
Children of all ages are invited to come to the front pew (alone or with a parent) during the Passing of the Peace. Following the Message for Young Disciples, they will be led to the children’s space in the back of the sanctuary, or parents may take any children five years or younger to Grace Place until time for hymn before The Lord’s Supper (at which time they will be guided back to sit with their families.)
A Time with Young Disciples Rev. Dwain Lee
Sermon Rev. Dwain Lee
Invitation to Give
The Offering
Offertory/Anthem
Easter Paean – Raymond Haan The Springdale Choir
Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request card, please place it in the offering plate as the offering is received. Joys and concerns may also be shared aloud during the Prayers of the People.
*Communion Hymn
511 Come Behold! The Feast of Heaven(all 4 verses)
Celebration of The Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Prayer of Great Thanksgiving
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
(The prayer begins by giving thanks for God’s unending faithfulness to humankind)
….we praise and magnify your glorious name, joining our voices in the eternal hymn:
Response - Sanctus
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory;
hosanna in the highest!
hosanna in the highest!
hosanna in the highest!
Blest is the one who come in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest!
(The prayer then continues, giving thanks for God’s reconciling work achieved through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ…)
… as we await the day of his coming, proclaiming the mystery of faith:
Response - Memorial Acclamation
Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
(The prayer continues asking for God’s Holy Spirit to bless us and unite us all in faith. At this point, prayers of the people are also offered.)
If you would like offer your prayer aloud during the Prayers of the People, please raise your hand so someone may bring you a microphone.
Let everyone hear you! If you would like to speak a prayer aloud as part of the Prayers of the People, please raise your hand and wait for an usher to bring you a microphone, so all can hear your prayer.
When offering a prayer aloud…
...conclude a joy saying, “For this and all good things…”
“Thanks be to God!”
...conclude a concern saying, “Lord in your mercy…”
“Hear our prayer.”
Then the Pastor will conclude by leading the congregation in the Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Response The Great Amen
Amen, amen, amen.
Hosanna in the highest,
hosanna in the highest,
hosanna in the highest!
Breaking of the Bread
Communion of the People
Prayer after Communion
*Sending Hymn 238 Thine Is the Glory (all 3 verses)
*Charge
Go from this place with joy overflowing from your hearts, knowing that God considers you worthy of love, and life, and acceptance, and care. Go from this place ready to tell the world – and through your life, to show the world – that Jesus Christ is Lord of all, is Prince of Peace, and is risen indeed!
*Benediction
*Postlude
Christ Hath Triumphed, Alleluia! – Edward Broughton
Please remain at your seats until the Postlude concludes.
Learn & Serve
Connect with Springdale through worship, learning and service. Our Learn & Serve time begins at 11:15 am, following the worship service and fellowship time.
Connect with Springdale through worship, learning and service. Our Learn & Serve time begins at 11:15 am, following the worship service and fellowship time.
