Sunday, April 24, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Sunday of Easter
Holy Humor and Joy Sunday*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Maker, in Whom We Live”…………..UMH 88
Prelude
*Processional
In this place, among these people
God is worshipped, God is praised
We have seen the signs and wonders;
The lost are found, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.
Call to Worship
Leader: Joy is loose,
All: In the wiggles of the children and those like children.
Leader: The whispers of the young at heart,
All: The smiles of adults.
Leader: We praise God for this glorious day.
All: Let the praise break forth in silly ways.
Leader: Joy and praise fills our hearts and in our songs.
All: Let the laughter be deep, for we are God’s people.
*Gloria Patri…………………………………………..……….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”………….UMH 103
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Children’s Time – After prayers, sing the children out to “Jesus
Loves Me.” Children under five are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery.
Shalom Sunday Offering
The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….……..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”All Things Bright and Beautiful”………..UMH 147
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 150……….…..Page 508
*Gospel Reading
John 20:19-31 ……………….Page 883
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”What Does It Take To Believe”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”.…………UMH 664
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Art Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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