Anticipating Worship (April 16)

The Resurrection of our Lord—Easter Sunday


Worship Focus:  Alleluia!  Christ is risen!  He is risen indeed!  Alleluia!

Scripture Readings:
Jonah 2:2-9
Psalm 118
Colossians 3:1-4
Matthew 28:1-10

Sermon Meditation:  Matthew 28:1-10

Don't Be Afraid at Easter
1.  Go ahead and worship
2.  Go forward and witness

Prayer of the Day:  Almighty God, by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you overcame death and opened the gate to eternal life.  Grant that we, who have been raised with him through baptism, may walk in the newness of life and ever rejoice in the hope of sharing his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit be dominion and praise now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Easter!