Made Strong By Faith

The second Sunday after Easter

Our message this week is based on our first reading from Acts chapter 3. After healing a man unable to walk, Peter preaches to the people, describing how God’s promises to Israel have been fulfilled in Jesus. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, God offers us all forgiveness and restoration in Jesus’ name.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”, Handel, and “Easter Prayer”, Mascagni

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Acts 3:12-19

Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7

Choir Anthem: “New Born Again”, African-American spiritual, arranged by Larry Shackley

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48

Sermon: “Made Strong By Faith”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory Music: “Come You Faithful, Raise the Strain”, Wilbur Held

Offering Response: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “The Strife O’er, the Battle Done”

Dismissal

Postlude: “The Strife O’er,”, Charles Callahan, Noel Rawsthorne