Prelude
Praise Chorus: 177 "He is Lord"
Gathering- Welcome & Announcement
Hymn Of Praise: 330 "The Day of Resurrection"
Call to Worship (responsively):
Leader: Springtime changes are breaking forth around us.
People: The earth is awakening from winter with wondrous colors.
Leader: Lent has passed, and the celebration of Easter Sunday is
over.
People: But the message of new life remains with us. Praise to Godly
Unison Opening Prayer:
Loving God, giver of life in all its wonder
and beauty, forgive us that
we are blind of your presence here with us:
--That often we do not see the beauty in this
world for us to enjoy.
--That we take for granted the love offered
to us each day.
--That we are so busy with our own tasks, that
we forget to look for how they fit into your larger plan for life.
--That we are often afraid to risk, to try the
new, to grasp the joy. Forgive us, O God, and help us to accept your gift
of new life; through Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Greet one Another- Passing God's Peace.
Scripture Reading: Acts 5: 27-32
Time With the Children:
Morning Prayers:
Pray in Silence;
Morning Prayer;
The Lords Prayer;
Offertory:
Doxology: 94 ("Doxology" with "Alleluias")
Hymn of Preparation: Hymn 358 "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" (vs. 1 & 2)
Scripture Reading: John 20: 19-31
Sermon: "When Believing Is Hard" Pastor Donald M. Thomas
Hymn: 430 "O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee"
Benediction:
Response: 672 "God Be With You" (Vs. 1 only, no refrain)
Postlude:
Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity Annual Yard
Sale:
Spring-cleaning? Bring your
unwanted items to the Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale and pick
up some great deals at the same time. The sale will be held Saturday, May
9th on the green in front of the Congregational Church from 9:00 a.m. till
1:00p.m. In case of rain, the sale will be held in the Fellowship Hall.
All donations, except clothing, are gratefully accepted. Money realized
from the sale will be used to complete a house in Groton.