Interim Moderator Rev. Robert Shaw B.A., M.Div.
Easter Sunday April 21, 2019
THE LIGHTING of SEVEN CANDLES for SEVEN WORDS of RESURRECTION
Prelude
Call to Worship
Minister: The Lord is Risen!
People: Thanks be to God who gives us the victory
through our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Hymn # 247 “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer
CANDLE ONE – John 20: 11-18
“I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.”
Hymn # 258 “Thine be the glory” vs. 1,2
CANDLE TWO – John 20:19-23
“Peace be with you.”
Hymn # 452 “Jesus, stand among us” vs. 1,2
CANDLE THREE – John 20:24-29
“Do not doubt, but believe”
Hymn # 683 “I know not why such wondrous grace”
CANDLE FOUR – John 21:15-17
“Do you love me?”
“My Jesus, I love Thee” (see bottom of page)
Anthem
Our Offering of Gratitude and Love
Hymn # 231 “When I survey the wondrous cross” vs 1&4
Prayer of Dedication
MEDITATION: “Rejoice! He Is Risen!
CANDLE FIVE – John 21: 20-22
“Follow me!”
Hymn # 634 “Will you come and follow me” vs 1,4,5
CANDLE SIX – Matthew 28:16-20a
“Go therefore and make disciples”
Hymn # 681 “We have hear a joyful sound”
CANDLE SEVEN – Matthew 28: 20b
“I am with you always”
Hymn # 685 “How firm a foundation”
Benediction
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU to Rev. Robert Shaw for leading our service today.
UPCOMING SERVICES: Next Sunday the W.M.S. will lead the service. Mr. Doug Gillard will be with us through May.
CRINAN WMS & LADIES AID BAKELESS BAKE SALE: The Crinan WMS & Ladies Aid are holding a Bakeless Bake Sale until April 28th. Donations will be received by Laura Kieraszewicz.
GILLARD FAMILY’S “PARTY IN THE PUB”: To be held at the Strathroy Legion on Saturday April 27th from 8:00 – 1:00am. Live music from Consequence Free, Route 66 and more. Donations to Strathroy Optimist Youth Band. Must be on the guest list by April 24th. See poster in lower hall.
BULLETIN SECRETARY CHANGE: Sunday May 5th Ruth Howard will resume as Bulletin Secretary. Please sent bulletin information to her by Wednesday at noon. Thank you
TUPPERWARE FUNDRAISER: The Largie Sunday School is hosting a Tupper Fundraiser. This is a different type of Tupperware event where there is no specific party but a special book with some great offers. Some items are only offered in this special book. 40% of the purchase cost goes to the Church.
Books are available from any Sunday School teacher and your support is appreciated. Orders will be taken until April 26 with delivery in early May.
PRESBYTERY OF LONDON: A wide open invitation is extended to all to come & experience a Presbytery of London (PCC) mission event on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. The event, “Why Truth & Reconciliation Matters”, will be held at Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 342 Pond Mills Road, London between 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.; registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Guidance from local Indigenous and PCC leaders will help us explore & experience healing and empowering through reconciliation. A traditional First Nation’s lunch and daytime snacks are all included in the $15 per participant event fee. Email or telephone for reservation and/or questions: ChalmersPresbyterian@bellnet.ca, 519-681-7242. Poster is on bulletin board in lower hall. Please see Lynda if you have any questions.
Leading with Care Seminar with David Phillips from Presbyterian Church in Canada. Sat. Apr. 27, 2019, from 10:00 am -noon @ Chalmer’s Presbyterian Church 342 Pond Mills Road London.This is open to all of those working with children, youth or vulnerable adults. (Sunday School teachers, Session Members) Please contact Lynda Drummelsmith if you are interested in attending so the number participating may be passed along.
VISITATION REQUESTS: If anyone would like a Pastoral visit from Wilma Boyce, please contact the session clerks or Wilma herself at 226-504-3224.
Hymns for the Family of God # 456 “My Jesus, I Love Thee”
My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign;
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me,
And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree;
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,
And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;
And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.