Order of Service 4-2-2023
“Joy Comes in the Morning”
Led by Rev. Eric Cherry
Worship Partner: Amy Abel

Pianist: Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Usher: Sandra Norris
Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Meg Carroll
Coffee Angels:
Tech Host: Jolanda Walter

Chimes

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting

Choir Prelude Gloria from Mass in B Flat by Franz Schubert, arranged by Patrick M. LIeberger

Opening Words by Rev.Clarke Wells

Opening Hymn #269 – Lo, the Day of Days is Here

Unison Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church
And service our mission
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another

Time for All Ages – “The Easter Egg We Need” by Anne S. Howard

Joys and Sorrows

Piano Interlude “Lied Ohne Worte” by X. Scharwenka

Prayer 

Sung Response #396 – I know This Rose Will Open

Call for the Offering:  Climate Action Rhode Island (C.A.R.I.) is concerned citizens working to build the climate movement in Rhode Island. An affiliate of 350.org, they’re fighting for 100% renewable energy, clean and sustainable earth, and environmental justice for all. As an action group, they focus specifically on the issue of climate change and what can be done on national, local, and individual levels. Based in Rhode Island, all new members are warmly welcomed! To donate go to: http://34.197.179.157/donate/

Offertory Souvenir by A. Rowley

Reading The Gospel according to Luke 24:1-12

Sermon

Closing Hymn #61- Lo, the Earth Awakes Again

Closing Words by Nancy Wood

Carry the Flame