September 13th Virtual Worship
The Order of Worship
| Order | Notes |
|---|---|
| Prelude | Christ Has Arisen Alleluia- Arr. Loemker |
| The Bells Call Us to Worship | |
| Welcome and Call to Worship | |
| A Word About Today's Music Selections | |
| Hymn of Adoration | Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain |
| A Message to Children and Families | |
| Response: Jesus Loves Me | |
| Moment of Remembrance | Candy Short |
| Pastoral Prayer & The Lord's Prayer | |
| Response: Hear Our Prayer O Lord | |
| Mission Moment | Website Update (Video Only) Jerry Weissinger |
| Doxology | |
| Scripture Reading Matthew 28: 1-10 | |
| Hymn of Reflection | Jesus Lives and So Shall I |
| Sermon | Matthew Adds to the Story: The Resurrection According to Matthew |
| Hymn of Parting | Thine Is the Glory |
| Commissioning and Benediction | |
| On Eagles' Wings | |
| Postlude | The Strife Is O'er Arr. Held |
Music Ministry Team: Kristin Petty, Dwight Huntley, Matthew Leone, Rene Vazquez
Worship Team: Sarah Haas, Marc Hayden
Technology Team: Michael Kendall, Mark Raker, Jerry Weissinger
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Key Notes from the reading & sermon:
After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.” So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
It appeared that Rome’s cross brought an end to Jesus and his movement of the kingdom of heaven on earth. Though if one pays close attention to the story of crucifixion there were signs of hope even as Jesus’ died. Rome did not anticipate their violence would be met with non-violence. The powers to be under-estimated the power of Divine grace. The authorities did not count on the triumph of the Author of Life. Matthew narrates a story of resurrection filled with action, surprise and an invitation to “go and tell”.
Questions for Reflection:
The command, “do not be afraid” is repeated in this story. How does fear get in the way of new life?
How has grace (the unconditional love of God) overcome the odds in your life?
What role might Jesus’ commitment to non-violence play in bringing more peace with justice in our community and beyond?
What difference does the resurrection make in your life? How do you “go and tell” of the resurrection?
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