April 4 “The Empty Tomb and the Certainty of the Resurrection” For many there is the difficulty in believing that someone could rise from the dead. The four gospel writers all have an account of the resurrection of Jesus. Scripture provides us with the foundation of proof for the truth of the empty tomb and the certainty of the resurrection. In faith, we can embrace the certainty of Jesus’ resurrection and face unsteady times.
Contemporary Worship 9:00 a.m.
9:00a Trinity UMC Contemporary Service from Trinity UMC Milford on Vimeo.
Easter Morning
Pastor Jennifer sings: “He Lives” UMH #310 Refrain
Leader: It’s true. Christ Jesus lives! He is risen from the dead!
All: The greatest foe has been overcome. Christ is risen!
Leader:: The journey through the darkness is over.
All: This brilliant light of this morning floods our hearts and spirits.
Leader: Jesus lives!
All: Jesus lives forever!
All sing: “He Lives” UMH #310 Refrain
Welcome & Sharing Our Life Together
Greeting
Opening Praise:
“Still Rolling Stones”
“Raise a Hallelujah”
“Glorious Day”
Children’s Message
Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
God’s Word: Acts 10:38-43; John 20:1-18
Worship Improv Team Easter Declarations
Message: “The Empty Tomb and the Certainty of the Resurrection” Jennifer Burns
Invitation to Respond
*Closing Praise: “Our God’s Alive”
*Sending Forth
Together, we go to celebrate Christ’s gift empowering “Homes Filled with Hope” throughout our community.
Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m.
11:00a Trinity UMC Traditional Service from Trinity UMC Milford on Vimeo.
Prelude: Marche Pontificale – VanHulse
Call to Worship
Pastor Jennifer sings: “He Lives” UMH #310 Refrain
Leader: It’s true. Christ Jesus lives! He is risen from the dead!
All: The greatest foe has been overcome. Christ is risen!
Leader:: The journey through the darkness is over.
All: This brilliant light of this morning floods our hearts and spirits.
Leader: Jesus lives!
All: Jesus lives forever!
All sing: “He Lives” UMH #310 Refrain
Welcome and Announcements
Greeting Your Family in God
*Opening Hymn: 302 “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” (Verses 1-4)
Children’s Message
Special Music: “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” Rosetta Brewer, Melody Gulleman
Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn: 310 “He Lives”
God’s Word: Acts 10:38-43; John 20:1-18
Worship Improv Team Easter Declarations
Musical Reflection on God’s Word
Message: “The Empty Tomb and the Certainty of the Resurrection” Jennifer Burns
Invitation to Respond
*Closing Hymn: 322 “Up from the Grave He Arose”
*Sending Forth
Together, we go to celebrate Christ’s gift empowering “Homes Filled with Hope” throughout our community.
*Response: 327 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” (Verse 2)
(Please exit at the direction of the ushers)
Postlude: Trumpet Voluntary—Purcell
Organists: Lindsey Pertuset, Janet Oligee
Choir Director: Juli Peterson