Kuhn Memorial Presbyterian Church Barboursville, West Virginia April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday

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Call to Worship
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
 
Hymn            Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!
 
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ our heavenly king, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!
 
The Scripture Reading              John 20:1-18
 
Responsive Prayer for Easter
O Christ, in your resurrection,
The heavens and earth rejoice, Alleluia!
By your resurrection you broke open the gates of hell
and destroyed sin and death.
Keep us victorious over sin.
By your resurrection, you raised the dead,
and brought us from death to life.
Guide us in the way of eternal life.
By your resurrection you confounded your guards and executioners,
and filled your disciples with joy.
Give us joy in your service.
By your resurrection you proclaimed good news to the women and apostles,
and brought salvation to the whole world.
Direct our lives as your new creation.
God of mercy,
we no longer look for Jesus among the dead.
for he is alive and has become the Lord of life.
From the waters of death, you raise us with him
and renew the gift of life within us.
Increase in our minds and hearts
the risen life we share with Christ,
and help us grow as your people
toward the fullness of eternal life with you,
through Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God, now and forever.  Amen.
 
Hymn               Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured, Alleluia!
Now above the sky he’s King, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!
 
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as his love, Alleluia!
Praise him, all you heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia!
 
Prayer
Living God,
You have opened our eyes to see the glory of this new day;
now open our lips to tell of the empty tomb;
open our hearts to believe the Good News;
and strengthen us in body and spirit to carry your message of hope into the world,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 
Blessing
He is risen!
He is risen indeed!
He is risen!
He is risen indeed!
He is risen!
He is risen indeed!