EASTER 2: SUNDAY, APRIL 19 2009 - Reserved Sacrament

Have you believed, Thomas, because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe. (John 20.29)

Opening Hymn: Christ is Risen, Christ is Risen (CP 220)

Collect for Today: Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith and receive the fullness of Christ’s blessing, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: He Came Down (CP 368)

First Reading: Acts 4: 32-35

Psalm 133 (BAS page 890)

Second Reading: 1 John 3: 1-7

Gradual: Alleluia! O Sons and Daughters (v.v.1,4-8 only) CP228

Gospel: John 20: 19-31

Offertory: Lord of the Dance (VU352)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of grace, you have freed us from our sins and made us a kingdom in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Accept all we offer you this day, and strengthen us in the new life you have given us, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer: We are about to celebrate by sharing the Holy Communion of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. In a celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided at by a priest, our church took this bread and this wine provided for us today and gave thanks in obedience to the Lord's command. We now complete the thanksgiving by this act of Holy Communion.

Communion Music
We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight (blue book) CP244
Now the Green Blade Rises (blue book) CP237

Prayer after Communion: Father, we have seen with our eyes and touched with out hands the bread of life. Strengthen our faith that we may grow in love for you and for each other; through Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

Recessional: Alleluia No. 1 (CP 405)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Fletsch F.
Lay Minister: Carol W.
Prayers for Healing: Ellen F.
Communion Asst: Pat M.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters: Shirley C., Catherine W.
Lectors: Harvey P., Joan K.
Coffee Fellowship: Harvey P., Joan K.