April 9, 2023 EASTER SUNRISE 6:30am

Call to Worship

Leader – Praise the Lord!  Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise the Lord in the heights!

People – Let them praise the name of the Lord, whose name alone is exalted, whose glory is above earth and heaven!

Leader – Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life!”

People – “Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die!”

Leader – Christ is risen!

ALL – Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia! 

Hymn of Praise – “In the Garden”

Opening Prayer

Scripture Reading – Matthew 28:1-10 (NRSV)

Homily – “Here Comes ‘The Son’…It’s Alright!” – Rev. Ron White

Special Music – “O Happy Day” (Saxophone Solo – Suzi Fischer)

Prayer

Hymn of Rejoicing – “Easter People Raise Your Voices”

Benediction