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First Presbyterian Church
Second Sunday of Easter
April 11, 2021
8:45 & 11:00 AM Worship
Welcome & Announcements Steve Marks
The Prelude He Leadeth Me arr. Greg Howlett
Gathering to Worship God
Responsive Call to Worship Psalm 100 Will Sabillo
Leader: Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing.
People: Know that the LORD is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Leader: Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name.
All: For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Let us worship the King of Kings!
Hymn of Praise The Day of Resurrection! #233
Confessing Our Sin to God
Prayer of Confession Steve Marks
Merciful God, we come before you today acknowledging that too often we follow the ways of the world, rather than in your ways. Our delight is in the desires of our hearts, rather than your desires for us. We prefer the easy road, rather than the narrow road that leads to life. Lord, forgive our foolish ways. Help us walk the road less traveled that we might faithfully follow where you lead us. For we offer our prayer to you in the strong name of Jesus Christ our Lord and our Savior. Amen.
Declaration of Pardon
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel!
All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
Congregational Response Because He Lives
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives
Passing The Peace Steve Marks
You are encouraged to text one another and pass Christ’s peace.
Proclaiming God’s Word
Sharing with our Children Erin Fowler
Choral Anthem Death was Arrested arr. Paul Taylor Smith
Listening to the Word of God
First Reading: Matthew 7:13-14 (Unison) Will Sabillo
Second Reading: Luke 9:22-27 Steve Marks
Leader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Word of God Proclaimed Mr. Austin Eggers
“The Road Less Traveled”
Responding to the Word of God
Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed
I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer Will Sabillo
Responding as Faithful Stewards of God’s Good Gifts
Our Tithes and Offerings: As we give to the Lord, we encourage you to give one of two ways:
- You may send a check to the church: 131 Big Valley St. Boone, NC 28607
- You may go to firstpresboone.org and click on the “Giving” button
Offertory Holy, Holy, Holy! FPC Handbells
Doxology To the tune of All Creatures of our God and King
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Prayer of Dedication Steve Marks
Going to Love and Serve the Lord
Going to Serve The Joy of the Lord is my Strength arr. Chris Tomlin
Being Blessed to Be a Blessing Mr. Austin Eggers
Being Sent Into The World
The Postlude God of Grace and God of Glory
