How to Believe

April 15th, 2023 – The Second Sunday of Easter

Today’s gospel reading tells how Thomas needed the proof of the resurrection of Jesus in order to believe, and how Jesus revealed himself to all of the disciples. He tells them all “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “This Joyful Eastertide”, Jan Bender and Charles Callahan

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “This Joyful Eastertide”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22-32

Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Choir Anthem: “Peace Be With You”, Text by Shirley Erana Murray, Music by Don Schlosser

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 20:19-31

Sermon: “How to Believe”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Passing of the Peace

Offering and Offertory

Music: “Easter Canticle”, William Boyce

Offering Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Angus Dei

Communion Distribution

Distribution Hymn: “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Alleluia! Jesus is Risen”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Sheep May Safely Graze”, Bach