Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday April 5, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Easter Sunday
All Process into Sanctuary Together Following the Christ Easter Candle
*Gospel Reading
John 20: 9-10……………….Page 882
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
“Up from the Grave He Arose”……. UMH 322
Prelude
*Call To Worship
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader: The crucified one is risen in glory.
All: The stone the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
Leader: This is the Lord’s doing.
All: It is marvelous in our eyes.
Leader: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Gloria Patri
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
“Crown Him with Many Crowns”………. UMH 327
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“Are Yea Able”……….……..…. UMH 530
Sharing The Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24………………..…..Pages 492-493
Epistle Reading
Colossians 3:1-4………………………….……Page 957
*Gospel Reading
John 20:1-18……………………………..Pages 882-883
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Mary Sees Jesus And He Calls Her By Name”
Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”……….……..UMH 334
Benediction
Postlude – Please Be Seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
