Estes Park United Methodist Church
April 11, 2021
2nd Sunday of Easter
Order of Worship
Prelude – He Lives
Greeting/Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: This is the good news which we proclaim to you.
People: Jesus Christ is raised from the dead!
Leader: Walk in the light of his love.
People: Live in the light of his teachings and healing mercies.
Leader: Come, let us worship the One Who overcame death.
People: Let us celebrate the triumph of our Lord.
Opening Prayer (Unison)
Lord of Resurrection surprises, open our hearts this day to the presence of Jesus Christ. Erase our excuses for unbelief, and exchange them for strong witness to the power of your mercy and love. Give us courage and challenge us to walk the path of discipleship, knowing that Jesus goes before us, leading and guiding our steps. In his name, we pray. Amen.
Opening Hymn – Easter People Raise Your Voices
Affirmation of Faith#888 UMH
Leader: This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved:
People: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen.
Offering
Prayer of Blessing
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture Lesson – John 20:19-31
Sermon – The Thomas in All of Us
Closing Hymn – Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Benediction
Postlude – Because He Lives
Service Participants:
Pastor: Rev. Ann Steiner Lantz
Recorded Worship Liturgist: Cay Lacey
Zoom Worship Liturgist: John Davis
Recorded Worship Vocals: Janis Angermayr, John Davis, Barbara Bailey, Linda Bowie
Director of Music: Jim Flanigan
Pianist: Ruth Trittin
Videographer: Jim Ecklund