SUNDAY, 16 APRIL 2017 Revelstoke United Church EASTER SUNDAY YEARS OF SEEKING, LOVING, AND WALKING 250-837-3198 revelstokeunitedchurch.com /RevelstokeUnitedChurch/ @RevelstokeUCC

PROCESSIONAL HYMN Please stand VOICES UNITED 155/157 “JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY” Easter Hymn Words: vv. 1, 4 from the Lyra Davidica (1708); vv. 2, 3 Charles Wesley (1739) Music: from the Lyra Davidica (1708) HALLELUJAH!

Jesus Christ is risen today, Hallelujah Jesus Christ is risen today, Hallelujah! Our triumphant holy day, Who did once upon the cross, Suffer to redeem our loss. HALLELUJAH!

Love’s redeeming work is done. Hallelujah Love’s redeeming work is done. Hallelujah! Fought the fight, the battle won. Lo, our sun’s eclipse is o’er! Lo, he dwells in death no more! HALLELUJAH!

Lives again our glorious king. Hallelujah Lives again our glorious king. Hallelujah! Where, O death, is now your sting? Once he died, our souls to save. Where your victory, O grave? HALLELUJAH!

Sing we to our God above, Hallelujah Sing we to our God above, Hallelujah! Praise eternal as God’s love, Praise our God, ye heavenly host, Praise the Son and Holy Ghost. HALLELUJAH!

WELCOME AND TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. RESPONSE: AND ALSO WITH YOU. Hallelujah! Christ is risen! RESPONSE: HE IS RISEN INDEED. HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH!

HALLELUJAH! OPENING PRAYER

HALLELUJAH! PSALM 118: 1 – 4, 14 – 24 (VU p. 837) RESPONSE: HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! Let Israel now say: “GOD’S LOVE ENDURES FOREVER!” Let the house of Aaron say: Let those who fear God say: HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH!

HALLELUJAH! PSALM 118: 1 – 4, 14 – 24 (VU p. 837) God is my strength and my song; God has become my salvation. THERE ARE SHOUTS OF JOY AND DELIVERANCE IN THE TENTS OF THE RIGHTEOUS. The right hand of God does mighty things; the right hand of God raises me up. THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD DOES MIGHTY THINGS. HALLELUJAH!

HALLELUJAH! PSALM 118: 1 – 4, 14 – 24 (VU p. 837) I shall not die, but live; and I shall proclaim what God has done. GOD INDEED PUNISHED ME, BUT DID NOT GIVE ME OVER TO DEATH. HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH!

HALLELUJAH! PSALM 118: 1 – 4, 14 – 24 (VU p. 837) Open to me the gates of the temple, that I may enter and give thanks to God. THIS IS THE GATE OF GOD; THROUGH IT THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL ENTER. I thank you for you have answered me; you have become my salvation. THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE. HALLELUJAH!

HALLELUJAH! PSALM 118: 1 – 4, 14 – 24 (VU p. 837) This is God’s doing, marvellous in our eyes. THIS IS THE DAY THAT GOD HAS MADE, LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT! HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH!

SUNG RESPONSE (GLORIA) Gloria! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria! Gloria! Alleluia! Alleluia! Voices United 37 HALLELUJAH!

CHILDREN’S TIME AND PRAYER

REFRAIN הַלְּלוּיָהּ I know your Word, your Word is a lamp to my feet, O God. I know your Word is a lamp, O God, to light my path forever. More Voices 108

Epistle Reading COLOSSIANS 3: 1 – 4 הַלְּלוּיָהּ The New Life in Christ So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.

Epistle Reading COLOSSIANS 3: 1 – 4 הַלְּלוּיָהּ Hear what the Spirit is saying to her church. RESPONSE: THANKS BE TO GOD.

הַלְּלוּיָהּ Gospel Reading JOHN 20: 1 – 18 The Resurrection of Jesus Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.

הַלְּלוּיָהּ Gospel Reading JOHN 20: 1 – 18  He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes.

הַלְּלוּיָהּ Gospel Reading JOHN 20: 1 – 18 Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus.

הַלְּלוּיָהּ Gospel Reading JOHN 20: 1 – 18 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! RESPONSE הַלְּלוּיָהּ Halle-, halle-, hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! (sing twice) Voices United 958

הַלְּלוּיָהּ MUSIC Judy Lillace “Hail, Glad Festival Day (Salve, Feste Dies)” Venatius Fortunatus/Ralph Vaughan Williams

Rev. David “Radical Celebration: The Resurrection” MESSAGE Rev. David “Radical Celebration: The Resurrection” Etty William, Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection (1834). Source: Wikimedia.

“O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing” HYMN Please stand הַלְּלוּיָהּ VOICES UNITED 170 “O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing” O Filii et Filiæ Words: Jean Tisserand, tr. John Mason Neale (1851) Music: from Airs sur les hymnes sacrez (1623)

Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. O sons and daughters let us sing Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! O sons and daughters let us sing! The King of heaven, the glorious King, o’er death and hell rose triumphing. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! הַלְּלוּיָהּ

That Easter morn, at break of day, the faithful women went their way to seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! הַלְּלוּיָהּ

An angel clad in white they see, who sat and spake unto the three, “Your Lord doth go to Galilee.” Hallelujah! Hallelujah! הַלְּלוּיָהּ

That night the apostles met in fear; amidst them came their Lord most dear. and said, “My peace be on all here.” Hallelujah! Hallelujah! הַלְּלוּיָהּ

So, on this holy day of days, with faith in God our voices raise So, on this holy day of days, with faith in God our voices raise. in laud and jubilee and praise. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! הַלְּלוּיָהּ

Choir Anthem “Joy Comes with the Dawn” Gordon Light הַלְּלוּיָהּ OFFERING Choir Anthem “Joy Comes with the Dawn” Gordon Light

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! OFFERATORY RESPONSE הַלְּלוּיָהּ Halle-, halle-, hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Voices United 958

INVITATION TO THE TABLE Everyone is welcome, without condition or reservation, to come to the table of Christ. No matter who you are or are not, what you have done or have not done, you are a child of God.

PASSING OF THE PEACE The peace of the risen Christ be with you. RESPONSE: AND ALSO WITH YOU. Share the peace of Christ with your neighbour.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. Response: AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT! Lift up your hearts. Response: WE LIFT THEM UP TO OUR GOD! Give thanks to God. Response: IT IS GOOD TO GIVE THANKS. WE PRAISE YOUR NAME, HALLELUJAH!

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING O holy, holy, holy God, O God of time and space. All earth and sea and sky above bear witness to your grace. Hosanna in the highest heav’n, creation sings your praise. And blessed is the one who comes and bears your name always! More Voices 203

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Sing Christ has died and Christ is risen Christ will come again! More Voices 204

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Amen, amen, O Holy One! Hosanna and Amen! More Voices 205

your will be done on earth THE LORD’S PRAYER Voices United 959 Music: David Haas (1986) Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil

for the kingdom, the power THE LORD’S PRAYER for the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Voices United 959

COMMUNION You are invited to come forward and receive a piece of bread and dip it in the wine (grape juice). Everyone is welcome to come forward.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Words and Music: David Haas (1987) HYMN Please stand VOICES UNITED 253 “Sing Your Joy” Summit Hill Words and Music: David Haas (1987) ἀλληλούϊα

Sing your joy, proclaim God’s glory Sing your joy, proclaim God’s glory! Rise and sing, the morning has come! Bless our God and praise all creation; Song of the earth, and light from heaven: God is alive! Hallelujah! ἀλληλούϊα

All the earth is filled with rejoicing, Light and life, the wonder of God! Christ has triumphed! Risen forever! Joy of our hearts and hope of our dreaming: God is alive! Hallelujah! ἀλληλούϊα

May we learn to become your kingdom, May we be your kindness and truth May we learn to become your kingdom, May we be your kindness and truth! Love is our calling, gift of your presence; Children of God and spirit of Jesus: God is alive! Hallelujah! ἀλληλούϊα

Light our way, O God of the living, May we learn to see with new eyes Light our way, O God of the living, May we learn to see with new eyes! Jesus the Lord, our power and promise; Light for the blind, and food for the hungry: God is alive! Hallelujah! ἀλληλούϊα

CLOSING PRAYER AND BLESSING Please stand May the blessing of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; our Mother, Friend, and Comforter; the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of us all; be with you today and always. RESPONSE: HALLELUJAH! ἀλληλούϊα

RECESSIONAL HYMN Please stand VOICES UNITED 164 “The Day of Resurrection” Ellacombe Words: John of Damascus (c. 750) tr. John Mason Neale (1862) Music: Gesangbuch der Herzogl. Hofkapelle (1784) ἀλληλούϊα

The day of resurrection The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; the Passover of gladness, the Passover of God. From death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky, our Christ has brought us over, with hymns of victory. ἀλληλούϊα

Our hearts be free from evil, that we may see aright the Christ in rays eternal of resurrection light; and listening to the accents, may hear, so calm and plain,  Christ’s own “all hail!" and hearing, may raise the victor strain. ἀλληλούϊα

Now let the heavens be joyful. Let earth its song begin Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth its song begin! The round world keep high triumph, and all that is therein! Let all things seen and unseen their notes of gladness blend, for Christ indeed has risen, our Joy that has no end. ἀλληλούϊα

HALLELUJAH! הַלְּלוּיָהּ ἀλληλούϊα